《靈命日糧》2013年 08月 16日 - David C. McCasland 受限但未滅絕 讀經: 希伯來書10章19-39節 因為還有一點點時候，「那要來的就來，並不遲延。」 —希伯來書10章37節 全年讀經: 詩篇94-96篇 羅馬書15章14-33節 在2012年6月，發生在科羅拉多州的瓦多峽谷大火，燒毀了346間位於科羅拉多泉市的民宅，且讓超過18,000英畝的山林地化為灰燼。當時，在火勢蔓延之處的防火帶完成後，消防人員表示大火燃燒的範圍已完全被侷限在特定區域，直到整場大火被撲滅為止。一位消防處發言人警告當地居民，燃燒的區域將持續有濃煙冒出，因為即使燃燒範圍受到限制，但火勢仍然是「不受控制，並且尚未被撲滅」。 這個世界處在各樣的悲劇和惡行中，我們深切期盼著最終所有的邪惡勢力都被摧毀，神將終結人類歷史，並完全建立祂的國度。然而，在那日到達以前，主耶穌賜給我們恩典，讓我們在信心中活得有意義，直等到祂的到來。希伯來書10章提醒我們要存著真誠的心來到神面前（22節）；堅守我們所承認的指望（23節）；又要彼此激發愛心，勉勵行善（24節）；並要持續聚會，彼此勸勉，因為我們「既知道那日子臨近，就更當如此」了（25節）。 在等候神再臨，且永遠撲滅邪惡之火時，祂賜給我們恩典與力量，度過各樣人生的試煉。 感謝我天父，賜我厚恩典， 能為榮耀祢，度過每一天； 翹首來期盼，基督快再臨， 摧毀眾邪惡，伴主到永遠。 耶穌會再來，也許就在今天！ Our Daily Bread August 16, 2013 — by David C. McCasland Contained But Not Extinguished Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn Read: Hebrews 10:19-39 For yet a little while, and He who is coming will come and will not tarry. —Hebrews 10:37 Bible in a Year: Psalms 94-96; Romans 15:14-33 In June 2012, the Waldo Canyon fire destroyed 346 homes in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and burned more than 18,000 acres of mountain forest. The fire was declared 100-percent contained when perimeter lines had been built around the entire area of the blaze. It had been confined to a defined area until it could be fully extinguished. A fire information official warned residents that they might continue to see smoke in the burn area because even though the fire was fully contained it “is not controlled and it is not out.” When our world is rocked by tragic events and evil acts, we long for the day when evil will finally be destroyed and God will bring history to a close and fully establish His kingdom. Until that time, however, the Lord gives us His grace to live purposeful lives of faith as we await His coming. In Hebrews 10, we are urged to draw near to God with sincere hearts (v.22); hold fast to the hope we profess (v.23); spur each other on to love and good works (v.24); and continue meeting together for encouragement “and so much the more as you see the Day approaching” (v.25). Until the time God extinguishes the fires of evil forever, He gives us His grace and strength to endure the trials of life as we look forward to His return. Dear Lord, thank You for the grace You give us to live each day for Your glory. We look forward to the day when You return, all evil will be extinguished, and we will live with You in perfect harmony forever. Jesus is coming—perhaps today!
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